Axew Raid Guide
Weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Axew.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Axew. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Weather boost
- Windy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 154
- Base Defense
- 101
- Base Stamina
- 130
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 747 | 930 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 801 | 997 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Axew resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Axew?
The top counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482 at 73.3 DPS against Axew. Mega Rayquaza (69.5) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (65.9) follow.
What is Axew weak to?
Axew takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Axew?
Axew can be soloed. The six best counters average 66.7 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.
Can I beat Axew without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Eternatus at 73.3 DPS. Kyurem (Black) and Palkia (Origin) are the next ones down.
Can Axew be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Axew?
Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 930–997 CP instead of 747–801. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Axew worth raiding?
Axew has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.
What is the best moveset for Axew?
The counter list on this page is for beating Axew. For the moves Axew should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.